During one glorious summer, I crossed the bridge at Hill Island, the one that sails over the Thousand Islands, about 8 times. The thrill of looking over the side at the gorgeous islands below inspired this simple wrap designed for cool evenings on the water. Worked primarily in garter stitch, Hill Island resembles map-like topographical lines. The easy lace edging calls to mind the foamy wakes of the gleaming Century and Chris-Craft wooden boats that cruise through the islands.

For this straight-ahead summer wrap, I’ve chosen a nautical color theme in Cascade’s Anchor Bay, a blend of cotton and merino wool that is machine washable.

This is an easy, crescent shaped shawl worked from the top down in garter stitch. The lace edging is knit on continuously and may or may not be worked in a contrasting color.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
After blocking:
Wingspan: 72” 185.5 cm; Depth: 19“ 48 cm

SUGGESTED YARN:
Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay (50% Merino Wool, 50% Cotton; 262 yd 240 m/3.5 oz 100 g): MC: #011 Dusky Teal, 2 skeins; CC: #003 White, 1 skein.

NEEDLES:
US 7 (4.50 mm): 40” 1100 cm circular needle; US 8 (5.00 mm): One double-pointed (dpn) for bind off.
Adjust needle size if necessary to achieve gauge

NOTIONS:
Markers (m) opt; tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

GAUGE:
18 sts and 36 rows = 4” 10 cm in Garter st.